Refuge des Aiglons

This contemporary and stylish hotel offers very high standards of comfort and fantastic facilities. The hotel is a firm favourite with our guests and offers a warm and friendly welcome.

It is situated in a residential area 7 minutes' walk from the centre of Chamonix and has a bus stop directly outside the property.

The outdoor pool makes this hotel a very popular choice, as do the included extras such as the welcome bottle of wine on arrival (one per room), afternoon tea or coffee daily with choice of cake or cookie and the option of taking your half board meal as either lunch or dinner giving you the freedom to explore Chamonix as you choose.

Rooms

Larger rooms (B3) can take a third (sofa) bed and have Mont Blanc views.

Family suites (D4) for 4 people with two twin bedrooms and Mont Blanc view can be requested.

Single rooms (F1) with shower available at no supplement in low season.

Bedroom facilities

Availability of a cot

Cable or satellite programmes

Family rooms (sleeps 4+)

Hairdryer

Radio

Room safe

Tea or coffee making facilities

Accessibility

Lift accessible: Yes

Lift serves all floors: Yes

No. of steps into property: 9

Access ramp: Yes

The hotel is situated on the valley floor in the Chamonix Sud area. Nine steps to hotel entrance or step free access via the spa.

Meals

Free daily snack pack including a small bottle of water, cereal bar, packet of crisps

Free tea/coffee and cake or cookie at 4-5.30pm each day

Free bottle of red of white wine per room on arrival

No of restaurants: 1

Dress code for restaurants:

Casual

Breakfast service:

Hot and cold buffet

Dinner service:

3 course evening meal or lunch with 2 choices at each course (served on the terrace weather permitting), followed by coffee or tea

Board basis options available

Half Board

This property caters for the following special dietary requirements

Diabetics - Insulin can be stored

Gluten Free

Vegans

Vegetarians

Chamonix

The dazzling snow cap of Mont Blanc, Western Europe’s highest mountain, is a magnificent backdrop to the colourful resort of Chamonix and its smaller, but very attractive neighbour, Les Houches. From relaxing strolls to challenging hikes, this ideal walking country offers something for everyone.

The huge choice of outdoor activities includes rafting, parapenting, mountain biking, climbing, horse riding and summer toboganning. In Chamonix, there is also a superb adventure park, a sports centre and a wonderful 18 hole golf course in Le Praz and mini-golf.

Offering a wide range of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants, Chamonix also has a cinema, casino and nightclubs. Take a trip up the spectacular Aiguille du Midi, one of Europe’s highest cable-cars, or a ride on the famous rack railway to 6,200ft to admire the stunning Mer de Glace glacier.

The Chamonix Valley Card is provided by your hotel upon arrival and offers FREE bus and train travel in the Chamonix Valley and reductions on many other services- see our Inghams Plus tab.

Things to do in resort

Bowling

Cinema

Golf

Horse-riding

Paragliding

Walking

From relaxing strolls to challenging hikes, holidays in Chamonix offer something for everyone. The huge choice of outdoor activities includes rafting, parapenting, mountain biking, climbing and summer tobogganing. There is also a superb adventure park, a sports centre and a wonderful 18 hole golf course and mini-golf; be as relaxed or active as you like. Ride one of Europe's highest cable cars to the spectacular Aiguille du Midi overlooking Mont Blanc, the famous rack railway to 6,200ft to admire the stunning Mer de Glace glacier, or take a trip to Les Houches, Chamonix's quieter village neighbour, 6km down the valley.

Excursions

The Venice of the Alps. Take a boat trip on beautiful Lake Annecy (pay locally €15), then browse through the colourful market, relax on a café terrace and visit the fascinating château.

Three Countries Tour £62, full day, Monday

Begin with a scenic drive up-valley to the Col de Forclaz for a superb view of the Rhone valley, then through Swiss vineyards, before arriving at the Grand St. Bernard Pass on the Swiss-Italian border. Time for a stroll around the lake, then to Aosta - 'Rome of the Alps'. An unforgettable day of varied landscapes, cultures and architecture!

We have new and exciting pre-bookable activity packages now available in Chamonix for summer 17 & 18. Applicable for Wednesday arrivals only, guests can now book the following:

Mountain Magic - £121

A great introduction to some of the exciting activities Chamonix has to offer including white water rafting, guided biking and gentle hiking.

Rafting – Chamonix

Starts and finishes in Chamonix on the river l’Arve, which runs through the centre of Chamonix – 45 minutes long.

Guided biking

This is cross-country through forests and rivers, not going on chair lifts, part of a group and bike included.

Guided Hike

Half day hike with a guide around the Chamonix valley. It will be a gentle walk, nothing too strenuous.

All ½ days

Ice, Air & Rapids - £260

For the adrenaline seekers, experience big thrills white water rafting in Italy, land in front of the Chalet Hotel Sapinière as part of a tandem paraglide and take on the Mer de Glace glacier with a guide and all equipment included.

Rafting in Italy

Dora Baltea ½ day – Guests are collected and taken to the start point, follow a 30km stretch of the Dora river. Active adrenaline adventure and intense thrills on big waves - You MUST be able to swim well.

Parapenting - Brevent

You land in front of the Sapinière! Guests will fly in tandem with a qualified parapent pilot.

Lift pass to start point not included

Full day glacier hike on the Mer de Glace (great day out for a taster of a glacier/ice walking).

The Mer de Glace is one of the most well know glaciers in the alpes. Guests will be equipped with crampons, a harness and ice axes. The guide will lead them.

All bookable for ages 12 and over.

Date and times of each activity will be advised on arrival as the itinerary will be dictated by weather and groupings

Please note that we act at all times as selling agent for the suppliers of activities & excursions.

Facilities

Comfortable reception/lounge area

Restaurant

Bar

Exceptional spa, including large outdoor heated pool, sauna and hammam in the garden, fitness room (Free)